NEW YORK (AP) – Moana will be the latest Walt Disney Co animation to get the live-action treatment, and at least one star is coming back.
Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger announced a live-action Moana remake is in development on Monday in a call with investors. The production is in the early stages – no director has been announced – but Dwayne Johnson is set to return as the demigod Maui.
“This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength,” said Johnson.
“I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui, inspired by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, is one that runs very deep for me.”
